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Koke has been linked with a move to Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United will demand Atletico Madrid include midfielder Koke in any deal for Juan Mata.

The Sun on Sunday are reporting the La Liga champions have entered the race to sign United’s Mata, who joined United for £37.1m from Chelsea in the 2014 January transfer window.

The 26-year-old has struggled to establish himself in Louis van Gaal’s first team this season and has faced further competition for a starting spot since England international Wayne Rooney was moved into a midfield role.

Juan Mata could be on his way to Spain this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

He has not started a Premier League game since January 17 and United may be willing to part with the player this summer if they can use the deal to finally land long-term target Koke.

Attacking midfielder Koke, 22, has also been scouted by Chelsea and Manchester City.